Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting 11.2.26

The Little Rock Board of Directors meeting, called as the November 2, 2026 meeting (metadata dated November 3, 2026), approved an ordinance authorizing a contract with Lena Foundation for 75 Grow Room Direct kits for early-childhood classrooms in the Little Rock Local LEAD service area. The contract is not to exceed $112,500, plus applicable taxes and fees, and was approved on third and final reading. The board also approved, on three readings and with an emergency clause, an ordinance authorizing limited-tax general-obligation capital-improvement bonds; the transcript says the bond sale had occurred that morning but does not provide the final bond amount or specific projects.

The board discussed a proposed police surveillance-technology reporting ordinance, including reporting, public input, and approval requirements. Members raised questions and proposed removing provisions concerning Public Safety Commission review and board approval for persistent deployments, as well as correcting a typo. The ordinance did not advance to second reading because it lacked the required votes to suspend the rules; the discussion indicated it would return after revisions. No other procurement decisions were identified.